Surprise, a photo from Ashqelon, Southern

Photographer's Note

I was sitting in my office this morning, going over some important documents, while suddenly I saw this guy, rising up from nowhere (my office is in the second floor). He really scared me, but he couldn't see that because it is a one-way mirror glass. I didn't waste any time, grabbed my camera and took several shots before he disappeared and went on to the third floor.

The blur is the result of the soap, which he was using for cleaning.

I'll add it to the hunt, for the "A person with a fierce attitude". I am not sure about his attitude, but on that moment, that was my first impression.

mitternacht, PLD_images, Aegean, ChrisJ, Xalkida, sunny, Jeppe has marked this note useful

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mitternacht (1839) 2004-11-10 16:57

Nice daily life shot. One can really tell what could have felt like suddenly seeing this person through the window. The composition suits the subject and the idea behind the photo. Including the computer adds a lot and explains the purpose of the picture.

maciekda (19895) 2004-11-10 17:03

very unusual picture, i can imagine your surprise, i am glad you had your camera with you... i am not sure about the computer monitor here, i wonder how the picture would be without it.... i understand if TE website was on the screen ;) anyway, interesting picture, interesting frame for the man, nice shot

nwoehnl (122) 2004-11-10 17:08

Well, I can imagine how the sudden appearance of the window-cleaning guy would be scary. Interesting and surprising daily life shot with good lines, in which the viewer really gets the feel as if sitting at your desk. Well captured, Itzik.

Rinie_Hoff (9340) 2004-11-10 17:28

Hi Yitzhak, I can very well imagine that he scared you, nice pattern of lines, the horizontal blinds, and his tool on the vertical. Very good daily life shot.
Can you look outside again now?

Lovamour (358) 2004-11-10 17:30

It is not good to spy !:-)
And in general an interesting plot !

manny (22032) 2004-11-11 7:01

LOL....really, you are ready to shoot anytime. I like the orange strip...without it, the picture is just one of those... Nice moment captured.

PLD_images (7149) 2004-11-11 8:57

Good daily life shot Itzik. I think that you should have cropped out the computer in the image, it does not add anything and I find it distracting. I like the natural blur caused by the soap and the line created by the blinds help to add to the composition.

Aegean (2571) 2004-11-11 9:30

Excellent framing and capture Yitzhak. A common daily life scene which ended up to be a great photo!

Xalkida (11744) 2004-11-11 12:42

Very nice and unique shot Yitzhak! One in a hundrend! Very well captured!

sunny (3069) 2004-11-11 15:05

Missed this one..;-) You certainly have a sharp eye for the graphical elements and details, Yitzhak - here the repetition of these horizontal lines plus his engaged in work expression bring a lot of dynamics. Very well done!

ChrisJ (160134) 2004-11-12 3:30

I like the effect of the venetian blinds. Good decisive moment catch as well. An excellent note to accompany the image.

RGatward (20086) 2004-11-12 4:16

Very funny shot, and another example of how important it is to keep our cameras with us at all times. Well done getting it out in time for that perfect pose.

Jeppe (18654) 2004-11-12 11:30

Yes Yitzhak - you surpriced us all here I think :-) - a fine contribution to the hunt this spontanious - candid shot. Well done.